Beginning C++

[PlayaSkater]

Well, I first started with Visual Basic thinking that it's a pretty easy language to master, and that it could mastered within a week, then I could head to every other language and master that too. I was sadly mistaken when I found out -- in a competition that I entered tonight -- that I don't know a **** thing about Visual Basic, and programming (well) in general. Plus, for solutions in this programming competition, you could easily look at another competitor's solution (after the competition, that is) and find out what you did wrong. The problem is that nobody programmed in Visual Basic -- you'd find a solution in VB every other blue moon. So, I'm scrapping Visual Basic, and going to C++. I didn't know much about it anyway, and I'm learning PHP at the same time (they're related), so why not.

After that sentiment of humility, my question is, "Where could I start to learn C++?" A good site that teaches it. I don't want one that's too slow at teaching, or one that starts at "hello world" and then the next step is graphic design. I also welcome any tips or links for strategies for good programming.

[Ancient Dragon]

The best place to start is by buying a good c++ book. There are no really good sites on the net, and many of those you do find are either wrong or teach ancient code. Yes books are expensive, but if you are serious about learning the language then a good book or two are absolutely essential. Here is a link that contains lots of suggestions.

[2stamlers]

Start with "Thinking in c++" by bruce eckel. You will not find better than that.

Cheers

[samy]

I would better suggest you to go step by step. I mean first go for C where you will learn the basic coding of any program. This would be helpful to you for coding in the latter languages like C++, JAVA, HTML, VB, etc. And also you would find the latter languages very easy, once you are through with C.

[MeTh0Dz]

You don't need to buy a book. There are plenty of good resources on the net. Just search around for tutorial sites and ebooks.

[Jordan]

I believe if you really want to learn it you need to buy a book (and actually read it) and then use websites in conjunction. You may then want to buy an advanced C++ book with knowledge/information you won't find on the web. Taking a class would not hurt either.

[MeTh0Dz]

You don't need to buy a book.... http://bewar.pdrsn.net/files/cpp/Tea...20Edition).pdf

[Xav]

Is that legal?

[dargueta]

Depends on who put it on the website. If it was the publisher or they got permission, then it's legal. You can also download a PDF copy of Sams Teach Yourself Visual C++ in 21 Days for free. It's very good.

[Rohit]

Hello
I think "c++ programming for Dummies" is good book to learn c++,you can find some tutorial from this site cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ .